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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.96, 90.94 and 55.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.96, 90.94 and 55.20 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.96 : 90.94 = 55.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.96/90.94 = 55.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.96x = 90.94 × 55.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.96x = 5,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019.89/60.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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