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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.25, 90.39 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.25, 90.39 and 17.50 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.25 : 90.39 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.25/90.39 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.25x = 90.39 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.25x = 1,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.83/60.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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