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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.24, 90.48 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.24, 90.48 and 44.16 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.24 : 90.48 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.24/90.48 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.24x = 90.48 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.24x = 3,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995.60/60.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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