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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 90.83 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 90.83 and 34.91 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 90.83 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/90.83 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 90.83 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 3,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170.51/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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