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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.52, 90.78 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.52, 90.78 and 22.01 is: 33.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.52 : 90.78 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.52/90.78 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.52x = 90.78 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.52x = 1,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.84/60.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.01

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