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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 90.95 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 90.95 and 33.66 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 90.95 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/90.95 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 90.95 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 3,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061.21/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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