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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 91.41 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 91.41 and 18.19 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 91.41 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/91.41 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 91.41 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 1,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662.45/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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