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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.06, 90.07 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.06, 90.07 and 27.54 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.06 : 90.07 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.06/90.07 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.06x = 90.07 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.06x = 2,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480.08/60.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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