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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.31, 90.38 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.31, 90.38 and 24.22 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.31 : 90.38 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.31/90.38 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.31x = 90.38 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.31x = 2,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188.88/60.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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