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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 90.32 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 90.32 and 28.18 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 90.32 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/90.32 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 90.32 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 2,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.22/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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