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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 90.29 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 90.29 and 25.97 is: 38.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 90.29 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/90.29 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 90.29 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 2,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344.25/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.92

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