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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 83.94 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 83.94 and 53.58 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 83.94 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/83.94 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 83.94 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 4,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497.51/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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