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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 90.12 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 90.12 and 35.77 is: 53.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 90.12 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/90.12 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 90.12 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 3,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223.43/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.52

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