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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.57, 90.81 and 57.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.57, 90.81 and 57.15 is: 85.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.57 : 90.81 = 57.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.57/90.81 = 57.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.57x = 90.81 × 57.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.57x = 5,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189.79/60.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.68

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