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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 91.09 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 91.09 and 35.04 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 91.09 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/91.09 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 91.09 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 3,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191.79/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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