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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.54, 90.79 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.54, 90.79 and 19.40 is: 29.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.54 : 90.79 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.54/90.79 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.54x = 90.79 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.54x = 1,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.50/60.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.10

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