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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.19, 90.29 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.19, 90.29 and 44.26 is: 66.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.19 : 90.29 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.19/90.29 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.19x = 90.29 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.19x = 3,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996.24/60.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.39

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