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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 90.33 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 90.33 and 19.65 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 90.33 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/90.33 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 90.33 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 1,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.98/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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