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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.30 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.30 and 24.10 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.30 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.30 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.30 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 2,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176.23/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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