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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.82, 91.05 and 60.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.82, 91.05 and 60.74 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.82 : 91.05 = 60.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.82/91.05 = 60.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.82x = 91.05 × 60.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.82x = 5,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530.38/60.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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