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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.98, 90.98 and 57.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.98, 90.98 and 57.06 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.98 : 90.98 = 57.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.98/90.98 = 57.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.98x = 90.98 × 57.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.98x = 5,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191.32/60.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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