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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 91.43 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 91.43 and 54.56 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 91.43 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/91.43 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 91.43 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 4,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.42/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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