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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.67, 90.87 and 34.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.67, 90.87 and 34.58 is: 51.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.67 : 90.87 = 34.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.67/90.87 = 34.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.67x = 90.87 × 34.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.67x = 3,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142.38/60.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.79

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