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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.53, 90.69 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.53, 90.69 and 53.33 is: 79.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.53 : 90.69 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.53/90.69 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.53x = 90.69 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.53x = 4,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835.84/60.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.90

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