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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.18 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.18 and 44.98 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.18 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.18 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.18 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 4,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056.30/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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