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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.09, 90.14 and 24.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.09, 90.14 and 24.01 is: 36.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.09 : 90.14 = 24.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.09/90.14 = 24.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.09x = 90.14 × 24.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.09x = 2,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.26/60.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.02

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