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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.04, 89.96 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.04, 89.96 and 32.90 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.04 : 89.96 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.04/89.96 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.04x = 89.96 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.04x = 2,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959.99/60.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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