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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.75, 90.96 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.75, 90.96 and 55.54 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.75 : 90.96 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.75/90.96 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.75x = 90.96 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.75x = 5,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051.92/60.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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