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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 91.54 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 91.54 and 54.04 is: 81.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 91.54 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/91.54 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 91.54 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 4,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946.82/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.47

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