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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 90.04 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 90.04 and 19.47 is: 29.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 90.04 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/90.04 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 90.04 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 1,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753.08/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.20

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