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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.51, 90.80 and 31.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.51, 90.80 and 31.62 is: 47.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.51 : 90.80 = 31.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.51/90.80 = 31.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.51x = 90.80 × 31.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.51x = 2,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870.94/60.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.45

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