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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 90.03 and 34.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 90.03 and 34.35 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 90.03 = 34.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/90.03 = 34.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 90.03 × 34.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092.53/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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