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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.55, 83.36 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.55, 83.36 and 54.41 is: 74.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.55 : 83.36 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.55/83.36 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.55x = 83.36 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.55x = 4,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535.24/60.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.90

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