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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.09, 90.09 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.09, 90.09 and 24 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.09 : 90.09 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.09/90.09 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.09x = 90.09 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.09x = 2,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.16/60.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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