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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.34, 90.51 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.34, 90.51 and 44.26 is: 66.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.34 : 90.51 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.34/90.51 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.34x = 90.51 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.34x = 4,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005.97/60.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.39

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