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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 91.21 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 91.21 and 35.16 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 91.21 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/91.21 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 91.21 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 3,206.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206.31/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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