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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 83.99 and 55.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 83.99 and 55.78 is: 76.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 83.99 = 55.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/83.99 = 55.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 83.99 × 55.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 4,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.96/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.88

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