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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.02, 89.98 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.02, 89.98 and 34.34 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.02 : 89.98 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.02/89.98 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.02x = 89.98 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.02x = 3,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089.91/60.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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