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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 91.08 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 91.08 and 33.69 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 91.08 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/91.08 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 91.08 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 3,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.49/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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