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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 91.40 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 91.40 and 20.34 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 91.40 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/91.40 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 91.40 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 1,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.97/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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