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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 90.26 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 90.26 and 33.19 is: 49.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 90.26 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/90.26 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 90.26 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 2,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995.34/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.74

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