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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 91.34 and 24.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 91.34 and 24.86 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 91.34 = 24.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/91.34 = 24.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 91.34 × 24.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 2,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270.71/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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