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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 84.14 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 84.14 and 55.74 is: 76.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 84.14 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/84.14 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 84.14 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 4,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689.74/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.96

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