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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 90.62 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 90.62 and 54.64 is: 81.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 90.62 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/90.62 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 90.62 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 4,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951.48/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.49

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