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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 91.33 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 91.33 and 19.74 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 91.33 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/91.33 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 91.33 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 1,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.67/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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