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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 91.39 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 91.39 and 24.88 is: 37.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 91.39 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/91.39 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 91.39 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 2,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273.78/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.29

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