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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 90.09 and 31.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 90.09 and 31.24 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 90.09 = 31.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/90.09 = 31.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 90.09 × 31.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 2,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814.41/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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