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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 90.38 and 29.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 90.38 and 29.79 is: 44.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 90.38 = 29.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/90.38 = 29.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 90.38 × 29.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 2,692.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692.27/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.70

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