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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 91.19 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 91.19 and 30.38 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 91.19 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/91.19 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 91.19 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 2,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770.66/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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