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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.84, 90.79 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.84, 90.79 and 54.35 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.84 : 90.79 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.84/90.79 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.84x = 90.79 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.84x = 4,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934.30/60.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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