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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.53, 90.79 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.53, 90.79 and 14.88 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.53 : 90.79 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.53/90.79 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.53x = 90.79 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.53x = 1,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.61/60.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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