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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.58, 90.89 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.58, 90.89 and 33.53 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.58 : 90.89 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.58/90.89 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.58x = 90.89 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.58x = 3,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047.54/60.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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