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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 90.99 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 90.99 and 30.28 is: 45.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 90.99 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/90.99 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 90.99 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 2,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755.03/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.35

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