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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 91.42 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 91.42 and 30.52 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 91.42 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/91.42 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 91.42 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 2,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.14/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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