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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 90.55 and 42.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 90.55 and 42.28 is: 63.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 90.55 = 42.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/90.55 = 42.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 90.55 × 42.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 3,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828.45/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.44

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