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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 91.12 and 24.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 91.12 and 24.68 is: 37.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 91.12 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/91.12 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 91.12 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 2,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248.84/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.01

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