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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 90.67 and 28.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 90.67 and 28.38 is: 42.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 90.67 = 28.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/90.67 = 28.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 90.67 × 28.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 2,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573.21/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.57

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