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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.05, 90.12 and 42.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.05, 90.12 and 42.07 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.05 : 90.12 = 42.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.05/90.12 = 42.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.05x = 90.12 × 42.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.05x = 3,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791.35/60.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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