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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 91.11 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 91.11 and 47.27 is: 71.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 91.11 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/91.11 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 91.11 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 4,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306.77/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.02

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