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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 90.92 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 90.92 and 30.18 is: 45.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 90.92 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/90.92 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 90.92 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 2,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744.04/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.21

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