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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.10, 90.08 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.10, 90.08 and 28 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.10 : 90.08 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.10/90.08 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.10x = 90.08 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.10x = 2,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522.24/60.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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