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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.60, 90.67 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.60, 90.67 and 55.59 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.60 : 90.67 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.60/90.67 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.60x = 90.67 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.60x = 5,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039.97/60.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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