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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.93 and 34.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.93 and 34.31 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.93 = 34.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.93 = 34.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.93 × 34.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085.50/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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