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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.06, 90.14 and 47.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.06, 90.14 and 47.18 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.06 : 90.14 = 47.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.06/90.14 = 47.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.06x = 90.14 × 47.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.06x = 4,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252.12/60.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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