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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.60, 90.81 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.60, 90.81 and 34.92 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.60 : 90.81 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.60/90.81 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.60x = 90.81 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.60x = 3,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171.24/60.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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