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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.77, 91.15 and 18.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.77, 91.15 and 18.02 is: 27.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.77 : 91.15 = 18.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.77/91.15 = 18.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.77x = 91.15 × 18.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.77x = 1,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.11/60.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.02

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