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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.04, 90.05 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.04, 90.05 and 32.60 is: 48.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.04 : 90.05 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.04/90.05 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.04x = 90.05 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.04x = 2,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.69/60.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.89

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