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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.99, 91.45 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.99, 91.45 and 24.88 is: 37.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.99 : 91.45 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.99/91.45 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.99x = 91.45 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.99x = 2,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274.99/60.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.30

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