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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.39, 90.57 and 33.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.39, 90.57 and 33.36 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.39 : 90.57 = 33.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.39/90.57 = 33.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.39x = 90.57 × 33.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.39x = 3,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021.42/60.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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