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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.75, 91.26 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.75, 91.26 and 54.27 is: 81.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.75 : 91.26 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.75/91.26 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.75x = 91.26 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.75x = 4,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952.68/60.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.53

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