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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.33, 90.39 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.33, 90.39 and 47.52 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.33 : 90.39 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.33/90.39 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.33x = 90.39 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.33x = 4,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295.33/60.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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