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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 90.36 and 42.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 90.36 and 42.15 is: 63.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 90.36 = 42.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/90.36 = 42.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 90.36 × 42.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 3,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808.67/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.26

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