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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.20 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.20 and 29.30 is: 43.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.20 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.20 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.20 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 2,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.49/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.92

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