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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.02, 90.06 and 23.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.02, 90.06 and 23.97 is: 35.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.02 : 90.06 = 23.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.02/90.06 = 23.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.02x = 90.06 × 23.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.02x = 2,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.74/60.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.97

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