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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.12, 90 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.12, 90 and 44.16 is: 66.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.12 : 90 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.12/90 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.12x = 90 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.12x = 3,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974.40/60.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.11

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