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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 83.97 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 83.97 and 55.94 is: 77.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 83.97 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/83.97 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 83.97 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 4,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696.86/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.17

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