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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.33, 90.52 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.33, 90.52 and 44.09 is: 66.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.33 : 90.52 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.33/90.52 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.33x = 90.52 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.33x = 3,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991.31/60.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.16

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