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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 91.42 and 30.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 91.42 and 30.49 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 91.42 = 30.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/91.42 = 30.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 91.42 × 30.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 2,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787.40/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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