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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 91.36 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 91.36 and 18.17 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 91.36 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/91.36 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 91.36 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 1,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.01/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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