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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.90, 84.05 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.90, 84.05 and 55.42 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.90 : 84.05 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.90/84.05 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.90x = 84.05 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.90x = 4,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658.05/60.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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