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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.82, 90.71 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.82, 90.71 and 55.42 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.82 : 90.71 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.82/90.71 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.82x = 90.71 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.82x = 5,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027.15/60.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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