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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.24, 90.40 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.24, 90.40 and 33.18 is: 49.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.24 : 90.40 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.24/90.40 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.24x = 90.40 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.24x = 2,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999.47/60.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.79

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