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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.77, 90.93 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.77, 90.93 and 33.74 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.77 : 90.93 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.77/90.93 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.77x = 90.93 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.77x = 3,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067.37/60.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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