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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 91.29 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 91.29 and 30.44 is: 45.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 91.29 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/91.29 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 91.29 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 2,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778.41/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.61

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