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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.38, 90.50 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.38, 90.50 and 26.11 is: 39.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.38 : 90.50 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.38/90.50 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.38x = 90.50 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.38x = 2,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362.65/60.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.13

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