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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 90.84 and 33.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 90.84 and 33.51 is: 50.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 90.84 = 33.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/90.84 = 33.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 90.84 × 33.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 3,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.05/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.16

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