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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 90 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 90 and 22 is: 33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 90 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/90 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 90 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 1,980
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33

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