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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 89.96 and 57.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 89.96 and 57.30 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 89.96 = 57.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/89.96 = 57.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 89.96 × 57.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 5,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154.85/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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