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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.85, 91.18 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.85, 91.18 and 33.81 is: 50.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.85 : 91.18 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.85/91.18 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.85x = 91.18 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.85x = 3,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082.80/60.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.66

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