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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.87 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.87 and 47.94 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.87 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.87 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.87 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 4,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308.13/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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