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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.84, 90.69 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.84, 90.69 and 55.98 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.84 : 90.69 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.84/90.69 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.84x = 90.69 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.84x = 5,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076.83/60.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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