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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 90.77 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 90.77 and 60.81 is: 90.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 90.77 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/90.77 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 90.77 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 5,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,519.88/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.59

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