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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.91 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.91 and 29.13 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.91 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.91 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.91 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 2,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619.08/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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