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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.48, 90.66 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.48, 90.66 and 28.44 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.48 : 90.66 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.48/90.66 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.48x = 90.66 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.48x = 2,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.37/60.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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