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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.20, 90.30 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.20, 90.30 and 16.86 is: 25.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.20 : 90.30 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.20/90.30 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.20x = 90.30 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.20x = 1,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.80/60.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.30

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