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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.98, 91.51 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.98, 91.51 and 32.50 is: 48.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.98 : 91.51 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.98/91.51 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.98x = 91.51 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.98x = 2,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.08/60.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.77

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