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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.80, 91 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.80, 91 and 53.96 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.80 : 91 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.80/91 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.80x = 91 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.80x = 4,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910.36/60.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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