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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 89.97 and 34.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 89.97 and 34.37 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 89.97 = 34.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/89.97 = 34.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 89.97 × 34.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 3,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091.82/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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