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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.65, 91.07 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.65, 91.07 and 54.78 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.65 : 91.07 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.65/91.07 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.65x = 91.07 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.65x = 4,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.81/60.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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