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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.85, 84.07 and 55.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.85, 84.07 and 55.99 is: 77.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.85 : 84.07 = 55.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.85/84.07 = 55.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.85x = 84.07 × 55.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.85x = 4,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707.08/60.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.36

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