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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 90.31 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 90.31 and 41.07 is: 61.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 90.31 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/90.31 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 90.31 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 3,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708.81/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.59

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