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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 90.77 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 90.77 and 34.95 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 90.77 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/90.77 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 90.77 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 3,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172.26/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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