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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.99 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.99 and 44.07 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.99 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.99 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.99 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965.86/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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