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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.19, 90.22 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.19, 90.22 and 25.98 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.19 : 90.22 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.19/90.22 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.19x = 90.22 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.19x = 2,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.79/60.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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