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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.75, 90.86 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.75, 90.86 and 54.27 is: 81.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.75 : 90.86 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.75/90.86 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.75x = 90.86 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.75x = 4,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930.70/60.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.16

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