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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 83.64 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 83.64 and 55.83 is: 76.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 83.64 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/83.64 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 83.64 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 4,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669.62/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.94

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