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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.56, 83.64 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.56, 83.64 and 47.60 is: 65.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.56 : 83.64 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.56/83.64 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.56x = 83.64 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.56x = 3,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981.26/60.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.74

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