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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 90.42 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 90.42 and 24.20 is: 36.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 90.42 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/90.42 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 90.42 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 2,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188.16/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.31

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