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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.55, 90.72 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.55, 90.72 and 33.48 is: 50.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.55 : 90.72 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.55/90.72 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.55x = 90.72 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.55x = 3,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037.31/60.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.16

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