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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 90.87 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 90.87 and 54.22 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 90.87 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/90.87 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 90.87 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 4,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926.97/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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