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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.63, 90.94 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.63, 90.94 and 17.88 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.63 : 90.94 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.63/90.94 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.63x = 90.94 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.63x = 1,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.01/60.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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