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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.31, 90.58 and 39.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.31, 90.58 and 39.76 is: 59.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.31 : 90.58 = 39.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.31/90.58 = 39.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.31x = 90.58 × 39.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.31x = 3,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601.72/60.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.72

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