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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 91.01 and 33.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 91.01 and 33.62 is: 50.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 91.01 = 33.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/91.01 = 33.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 91.01 × 33.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 3,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.82/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.47

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