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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.32, 90.48 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.32, 90.48 and 26.08 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.32 : 90.48 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.32/90.48 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.32x = 90.48 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.32x = 2,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359.72/60.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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