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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.14, 90.21 and 24.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.14, 90.21 and 24.05 is: 36.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.14 : 90.21 = 24.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.14/90.21 = 24.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.14x = 90.21 × 24.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.14x = 2,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169.36/60.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.07

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