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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.09, 82.94 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.09, 82.94 and 47.13 is: 65.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.09 : 82.94 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.09/82.94 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.09x = 82.94 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.09x = 3,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908.73/60.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.05

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