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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.28, 90.42 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.28, 90.42 and 14.63 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.28 : 90.42 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.28/90.42 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.28x = 90.42 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.28x = 1,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.50/60.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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