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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 90 and 40.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 90 and 40.80 is: 61.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 90 = 40.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/90 = 40.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 90 × 40.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 3,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672.00/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.12

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