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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.04, 89.94 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.04, 89.94 and 39.69 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.04 : 89.94 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.04/89.94 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.04x = 89.94 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.04x = 3,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569.53/60.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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