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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.15, 90.15 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.15, 90.15 and 24.11 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.15 : 90.15 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.15/90.15 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.15x = 90.15 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.15x = 2,173.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173.45/60.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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