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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.36, 90.62 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.36, 90.62 and 27.88 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.36 : 90.62 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.36/90.62 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.36x = 90.62 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.36x = 2,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526.49/60.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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