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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.84, 83.76 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.84, 83.76 and 54.96 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.84 : 83.76 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.84/83.76 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.84x = 83.76 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.84x = 4,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603.45/60.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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