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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 83.81 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 83.81 and 54.74 is: 75.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 83.81 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/83.81 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 83.81 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 4,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587.07/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.35

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