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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.95, 90.98 and 56.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.95, 90.98 and 56.50 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.95 : 90.98 = 56.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.95/90.98 = 56.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.95x = 90.98 × 56.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.95x = 5,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140.37/60.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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