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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.26, 90.39 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.26, 90.39 and 36.22 is: 54.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.26 : 90.39 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.26/90.39 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.26x = 90.39 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.26x = 3,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273.93/60.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.33

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