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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.02, 90.06 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.02, 90.06 and 25.79 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.02 : 90.06 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.02/90.06 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.02x = 90.06 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.02x = 2,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322.65/60.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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