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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.18, 90.33 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.18, 90.33 and 28.14 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.18 : 90.33 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.18/90.33 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.18x = 90.33 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.18x = 2,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.89/60.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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