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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 91.44 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 91.44 and 30.55 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 91.44 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/91.44 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 91.44 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 2,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793.34/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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