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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.42, 91.19 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.42, 91.19 and 60.42 is: 91.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.42 : 91.19 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.42/91.19 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.42x = 91.19 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.42x = 5,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,509.70/60.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.19

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