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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 90.99 and 26.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 90.99 and 26.41 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 90.99 = 26.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/90.99 = 26.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 90.99 × 26.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 2,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.59/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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