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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 82.96 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 82.96 and 47.88 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 82.96 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/82.96 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 82.96 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 3,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972.12/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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