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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.19, 90.29 and 34.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.19, 90.29 and 34.47 is: 51.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.19 : 90.29 = 34.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.19/90.29 = 34.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.19x = 90.29 × 34.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.19x = 3,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.12/60.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.71

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