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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 90.24 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 90.24 and 29.71 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 90.24 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/90.24 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 90.24 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 2,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681.03/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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