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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.95 and 34.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.95 and 34.33 is: 51.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.95 = 34.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.95 = 34.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.95 × 34.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087.98/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.47

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