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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.16, 90.20 and 31.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.16, 90.20 and 31.24 is: 46.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.16 : 90.20 = 31.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.16/90.20 = 31.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.16x = 90.20 × 31.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.16x = 2,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817.85/60.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.84

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