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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.53, 90.71 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.53, 90.71 and 34.86 is: 52.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.53 : 90.71 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.53/90.71 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.53x = 90.71 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.53x = 3,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162.15/60.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.24

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