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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 90.06 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 90.06 and 42 is: 63.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 90.06 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/90.06 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 90.06 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782.52/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.04

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