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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 90.39 and 39.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 90.39 and 39.91 is: 59.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 90.39 = 39.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/90.39 = 39.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 90.39 × 39.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 3,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607.46/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.86

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