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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 90.66 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 90.66 and 28.40 is: 42.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 90.66 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/90.66 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 90.66 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 2,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574.74/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.60

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