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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 90.18 and 57.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 90.18 and 57.38 is: 85.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 90.18 = 57.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/90.18 = 57.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 90.18 × 57.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 5,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174.08/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.93

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