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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 90.59 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 90.59 and 33.41 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 90.59 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/90.59 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 90.59 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 3,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026.67/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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