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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.68, 90.92 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.68, 90.92 and 26.40 is: 39.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.68 : 90.92 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.68/90.92 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.68x = 90.92 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.68x = 2,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400.29/60.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.56

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