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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.83, 90.66 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.83, 90.66 and 60.53 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.83 : 90.66 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.83/90.66 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.83x = 90.66 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.83x = 5,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487.12/60.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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