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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 91.13 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 91.13 and 30.30 is: 45.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 91.13 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/91.13 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 91.13 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 2,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761.09/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.46

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