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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.16, 90.17 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.16, 90.17 and 25.93 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.16 : 90.17 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.16/90.17 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.16x = 90.17 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.16x = 2,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338.20/60.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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