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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.65, 83.29 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.65, 83.29 and 55.18 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.65 : 83.29 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.65/83.29 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.65x = 83.29 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.65x = 4,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596.09/60.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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