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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.84, 91.26 and 33.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.84, 91.26 and 33.84 is: 50.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.84 : 91.26 = 33.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.84/91.26 = 33.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.84x = 91.26 × 33.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.84x = 3,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088.24/60.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.76

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