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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 90.84 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 90.84 and 57.76 is: 86.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 90.84 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/90.84 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 90.84 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 5,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246.92/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.53

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