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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.56, 90.84 and 17.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.56, 90.84 and 17.81 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.56 : 90.84 = 17.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.56/90.84 = 17.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.56x = 90.84 × 17.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.56x = 1,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.15/60.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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