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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.05, 90.09 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.05, 90.09 and 29.58 is: 44.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.05 : 90.09 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.05/90.09 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.05x = 90.09 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.05x = 2,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.79/60.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.38

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