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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.12, 90.10 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.12, 90.10 and 25.82 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.12 : 90.10 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.12/90.10 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.12x = 90.10 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.12x = 2,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326.38/60.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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