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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.49, 90.75 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.49, 90.75 and 19.90 is: 29.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.49 : 90.75 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.49/90.75 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.49x = 90.75 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.49x = 1,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.93/60.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.85

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