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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.32, 90.49 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.32, 90.49 and 19.74 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.32 : 90.49 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.32/90.49 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.32x = 90.49 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.32x = 1,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.27/60.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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