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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 90.14 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 90.14 and 34.48 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 90.14 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/90.14 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 90.14 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 3,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108.03/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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