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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 90.98 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 90.98 and 53.99 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 90.98 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/90.98 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 90.98 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 4,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911.74/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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