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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.09, 89.98 and 34.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.09, 89.98 and 34.39 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.09 : 89.98 = 34.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.09/89.98 = 34.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.09x = 89.98 × 34.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.09x = 3,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094.59/60.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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