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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.16, 90.32 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.16, 90.32 and 28.16 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.16 : 90.32 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.16/90.32 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.16x = 90.32 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.16x = 2,543.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543.41/60.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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