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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.56, 90.78 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.56, 90.78 and 32 is: 47.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.56 : 90.78 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.56/90.78 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.56x = 90.78 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.56x = 2,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.96/60.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.97

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