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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.32, 90.12 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.32, 90.12 and 57.02 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.32 : 90.12 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.32/90.12 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.32x = 90.12 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.32x = 5,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138.19/60.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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