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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.60, 90.92 and 20.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.60, 90.92 and 20.02 is: 30.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.60 : 90.92 = 20.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.60/90.92 = 20.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.60x = 90.92 × 20.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.60x = 1,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.22/60.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.04

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