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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 89.88 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 89.88 and 44.90 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 89.88 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/89.88 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 89.88 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 4,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035.61/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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