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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 90.08 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 90.08 and 34.34 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 90.08 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/90.08 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 90.08 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 3,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093.18/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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