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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.47, 90.56 and 33.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.47, 90.56 and 33.29 is: 49.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.47 : 90.56 = 33.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.47/90.56 = 33.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.47x = 90.56 × 33.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.47x = 3,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014.58/60.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.85

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