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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.26, 90.33 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.26, 90.33 and 34.61 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.26 : 90.33 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.26/90.33 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.26x = 90.33 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.26x = 3,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.87/60.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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