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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.89, 91.35 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.89, 91.35 and 22.37 is: 33.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.89 : 91.35 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.89/91.35 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.89x = 91.35 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.89x = 2,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042.93/60.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.55

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