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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.56, 90.80 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.56, 90.80 and 53.81 is: 80.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.56 : 90.80 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.56/90.80 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.56x = 90.80 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.56x = 4,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885.95/60.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.68

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