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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 90.92 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 90.92 and 22.10 is: 33.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 90.92 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/90.92 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 90.92 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 2,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009.33/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.15

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