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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.98, 83.95 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.98, 83.95 and 53.70 is: 73.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.98 : 83.95 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.98/83.95 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.98x = 83.95 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.98x = 4,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508.12/60.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.93

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