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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.63, 91.08 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.63, 91.08 and 47.28 is: 71.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.63 : 91.08 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.63/91.08 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.63x = 91.08 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.63x = 4,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306.26/60.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.03

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