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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 90 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 90 and 27.46 is: 41.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 90 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/90 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 90 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 2,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471.40/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.19

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