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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 90.99 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 90.99 and 55.25 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 90.99 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/90.99 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 90.99 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 5,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027.08/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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