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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.65, 90.91 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.65, 90.91 and 30.18 is: 45.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.65 : 90.91 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.65/90.91 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.65x = 90.91 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.65x = 2,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744.10/60.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.25

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