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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 90.63 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 90.63 and 54.36 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 90.63 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/90.63 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 90.63 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 4,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926.65/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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