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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.46, 90.61 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.46, 90.61 and 24.38 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.46 : 90.61 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.46/90.61 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.46x = 90.61 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.46x = 2,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.07/60.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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