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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.99, 91.46 and 33.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.99, 91.46 and 33.93 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.99 : 91.46 = 33.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.99/91.46 = 33.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.99x = 91.46 × 33.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.99x = 3,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103.24/60.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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