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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.06, 108.18 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.06, 108.18 and 60.06 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.06 : 108.18 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.06/108.18 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.06x = 108.18 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.06x = 6,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.29/72.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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