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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.57, 90.89 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.57, 90.89 and 28.50 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.57 : 90.89 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.57/90.89 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.57x = 90.89 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.57x = 2,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590.22/60.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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