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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 91.14 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 91.14 and 55.23 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 91.14 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/91.14 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 91.14 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 5,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033.66/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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