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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 90.34 and 42.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 90.34 and 42.03 is: 62.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 90.34 = 42.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/90.34 = 42.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 90.34 × 42.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 3,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796.89/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.92

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