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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.39, 90.57 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.39, 90.57 and 34.73 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.39 : 90.57 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.39/90.57 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.39x = 90.57 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.39x = 3,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146.02/60.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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