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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.26, 108.27 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.26, 108.27 and 60.11 is: 90.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.26 : 108.27 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.26/108.27 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.26x = 108.27 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.26x = 6,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508.11/72.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.07

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