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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 90.32 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 90.32 and 24.17 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 90.32 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/90.32 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 90.32 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 2,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182.46/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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