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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.40, 90.56 and 42.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.40, 90.56 and 42.32 is: 63.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.40 : 90.56 = 42.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.40/90.56 = 42.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.40x = 90.56 × 42.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.40x = 3,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832.50/60.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.45

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