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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 91.08 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 91.08 and 24.66 is: 36.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 91.08 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/91.08 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 91.08 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 2,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.03/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.98

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