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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 91.12 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 91.12 and 35.04 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 91.12 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/91.12 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 91.12 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 3,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192.84/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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