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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.59, 90.89 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.59, 90.89 and 22.07 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.59 : 90.89 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.59/90.89 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.59x = 90.89 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.59x = 2,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.94/60.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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