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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.19, 90.30 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.19, 90.30 and 19.63 is: 29.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.19 : 90.30 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.19/90.30 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.19x = 90.30 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.19x = 1,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.16/60.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.44

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