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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.06, 90.01 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.06, 90.01 and 27.55 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.06 : 90.01 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.06/90.01 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.06x = 90.01 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.06x = 2,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479.19/60.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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