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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.79, 83.55 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.79, 83.55 and 54.72 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.79 : 83.55 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.79/83.55 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.79x = 83.55 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.79x = 4,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571.86/60.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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