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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.66, 91.04 and 56.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.66, 91.04 and 56.41 is: 84.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.66 : 91.04 = 56.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.66/91.04 = 56.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.66x = 91.04 × 56.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.66x = 5,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135.73/60.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.67

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