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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.55, 90.76 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.55, 90.76 and 19.94 is: 29.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.55 : 90.76 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.55/90.76 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.55x = 90.76 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.55x = 1,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.01/60.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.89

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