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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.51, 90.71 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.51, 90.71 and 24.41 is: 36.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.51 : 90.71 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.51/90.71 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.51x = 90.71 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.51x = 2,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213.66/60.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.58

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