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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.79, 91.14 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.79, 91.14 and 33.70 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.79 : 91.14 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.79/91.14 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.79x = 91.14 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.79x = 3,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071.42/60.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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