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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 90.96 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 90.96 and 24.60 is: 36.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 90.96 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/90.96 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 90.96 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 2,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237.62/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.87

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