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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 90.17 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 90.17 and 47.34 is: 70.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 90.17 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/90.17 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 90.17 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 4,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268.59/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.90

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