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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.32, 90.61 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.32, 90.61 and 44.38 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.32 : 90.61 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.32/90.61 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.32x = 90.61 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.32x = 4,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021.27/60.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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