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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.37, 90.66 and 31.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.37, 90.66 and 31.50 is: 47.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.37 : 90.66 = 31.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.37/90.66 = 31.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.37x = 90.66 × 31.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.37x = 2,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855.44/60.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.30

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