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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.68, 90.90 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.68, 90.90 and 55.58 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.68 : 90.90 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.68/90.90 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.68x = 90.90 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.68x = 5,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052.22/60.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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