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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.59, 90.75 and 47.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.59, 90.75 and 47.02 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.59 : 90.75 = 47.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.59/90.75 = 47.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.59x = 90.75 × 47.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.59x = 4,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266.83/60.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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