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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.12, 90.27 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.12, 90.27 and 58.14 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.12 : 90.27 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.12/90.27 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.12x = 90.27 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.12x = 5,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248.30/60.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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