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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 91.41 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 91.41 and 53.90 is: 80.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 91.41 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/91.41 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 91.41 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 4,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927.00/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.96

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