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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 90.26 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 90.26 and 42.11 is: 63.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 90.26 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/90.26 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 90.26 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 3,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800.85/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.06

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