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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.82, 90.73 and 54.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.82, 90.73 and 54.28 is: 80.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.82 : 90.73 = 54.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.82/90.73 = 54.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.82x = 90.73 × 54.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.82x = 4,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924.82/60.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.97

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