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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.85, 90.80 and 54.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.85, 90.80 and 54.02 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.85 : 90.80 = 54.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.85/90.80 = 54.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.85x = 90.80 × 54.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.85x = 4,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904.51/60.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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