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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 90.63 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 90.63 and 26.15 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 90.63 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/90.63 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 90.63 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 2,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369.97/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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