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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.48, 90.78 and 22.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.48, 90.78 and 22.00 is: 33.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.48 : 90.78 = 22.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.48/90.78 = 22.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.48x = 90.78 × 22.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.48x = 1,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.49/60.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.03

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