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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.66, 90.82 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.66, 90.82 and 55.64 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.66 : 90.82 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.66/90.82 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.66x = 90.82 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.66x = 5,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053.70/60.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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