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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 90.29 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 90.29 and 25.97 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 90.29 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/90.29 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 90.29 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 2,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344.70/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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