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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 90.98 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 90.98 and 35.04 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 90.98 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/90.98 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 90.98 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 3,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.99/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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