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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.11 and 33.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.11 and 33.05 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.11 = 33.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.11 = 33.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.11 × 33.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 2,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978.44/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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