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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.14, 90.04 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.14, 90.04 and 38.41 is: 57.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.14 : 90.04 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.14/90.04 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.14x = 90.04 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.14x = 3,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458.44/60.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.51

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