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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.24 and 34.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.24 and 34.14 is: 51.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.24 = 34.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.24 = 34.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.24 × 34.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 3,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080.62/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.20

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