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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 90.19 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 90.19 and 24.03 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 90.19 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/90.19 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 90.19 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 2,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167.27/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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