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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.70, 91.12 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.70, 91.12 and 33.64 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.70 : 91.12 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.70/91.12 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.70x = 91.12 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.70x = 3,065.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065.11/60.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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