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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 90.15 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 90.15 and 24.04 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 90.15 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/90.15 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 90.15 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 2,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.76/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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