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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 91.12 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 91.12 and 22.24 is: 33.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 91.12 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/91.12 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 91.12 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 2,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026.51/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.35

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