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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.90, 91.26 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.90, 91.26 and 57.12 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.90 : 91.26 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.90/91.26 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.90x = 91.26 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.90x = 5,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212.77/60.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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