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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.34, 89.90 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.34, 89.90 and 57.28 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.34 : 89.90 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.34/89.90 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.34x = 89.90 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.34x = 5,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149.47/60.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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