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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.78, 91.18 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.78, 91.18 and 20.22 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.78 : 91.18 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.78/91.18 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.78x = 91.18 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.78x = 1,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.66/60.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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