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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.29, 90.46 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.29, 90.46 and 23.72 is: 35.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.29 : 90.46 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.29/90.46 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.29x = 90.46 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.29x = 2,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145.71/60.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.59

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