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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.83, 91.26 and 24.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.83, 91.26 and 24.79 is: 37.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.83 : 91.26 = 24.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.83/91.26 = 24.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.83x = 91.26 × 24.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.83x = 2,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262.34/60.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.19

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