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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.07, 89.90 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.07, 89.90 and 36.04 is: 53.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.07 : 89.90 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.07/89.90 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.07x = 89.90 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.07x = 3,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239.88/60.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.94

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