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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 90.39 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 90.39 and 44.87 is: 67.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 90.39 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/90.39 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 90.39 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 4,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055.80/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.20

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