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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.47, 90.70 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.47, 90.70 and 26.23 is: 39.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.47 : 90.70 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.47/90.70 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.47x = 90.70 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.47x = 2,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379.06/60.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.34

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