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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.63, 90.90 and 28.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.63, 90.90 and 28.53 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.63 : 90.90 = 28.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.63/90.90 = 28.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.63x = 90.90 × 28.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.63x = 2,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593.53/60.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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