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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.04, 89.92 and 39.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.04, 89.92 and 39.72 is: 59.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.04 : 89.92 = 39.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.04/89.92 = 39.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.04x = 89.92 × 39.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.04x = 3,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571.62/60.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.49

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