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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 90.97 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 90.97 and 22.11 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 90.97 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/90.97 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 90.97 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 2,011.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011.35/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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