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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.87, 90.82 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.87, 90.82 and 55.81 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.87 : 90.82 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.87/90.82 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.87x = 90.82 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.87x = 5,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068.30/60.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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