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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 91.14 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 91.14 and 55.82 is: 83.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 91.14 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/91.14 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 91.14 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 5,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086.70/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.92

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