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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.66, 90.96 and 33.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.66, 90.96 and 33.58 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.66 : 90.96 = 33.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.66/90.96 = 33.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.66x = 90.96 × 33.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.66x = 3,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054.44/60.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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