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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.51, 90.66 and 31.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.51, 90.66 and 31.58 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.51 : 90.66 = 31.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.51/90.66 = 31.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.51x = 90.66 × 31.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.51x = 2,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862.81/60.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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