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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.47, 90.72 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.47, 90.72 and 27.96 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.47 : 90.72 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.47/90.72 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.47x = 90.72 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.47x = 2,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536.53/60.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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