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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.52, 90.76 and 17.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.52, 90.76 and 17.78 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.52 : 90.76 = 17.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.52/90.76 = 17.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.52x = 90.76 × 17.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.52x = 1,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613.71/60.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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