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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.66, 90.92 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.66, 90.92 and 24.55 is: 36.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.66 : 90.92 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.66/90.92 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.66x = 90.92 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.66x = 2,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231.92/60.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.79

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