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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 90.02 and 33.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 90.02 and 33.02 is: 49.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 90.02 = 33.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/90.02 = 33.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 90.02 × 33.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 2,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972.46/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.48

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