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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.55, 90.85 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.55, 90.85 and 33.52 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.55 : 90.85 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.55/90.85 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.55x = 90.85 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.55x = 3,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.98/60.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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