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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 91 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 91 and 33.64 is: 50.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 91 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/91 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 91 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 3,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061.24/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.38

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