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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 90.93 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 90.93 and 30.21 is: 45.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 90.93 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/90.93 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 90.93 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 2,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747.00/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.25

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