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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 90.32 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 90.32 and 48.22 is: 72.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 90.32 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/90.32 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 90.32 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 4,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355.23/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.32

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