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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.32, 90.41 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.32, 90.41 and 44.25 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.32 : 90.41 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.32/90.41 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.32x = 90.41 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.32x = 4,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000.42/60.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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