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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 91.46 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 91.46 and 33.90 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 91.46 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/91.46 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 91.46 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 3,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100.49/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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