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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.66, 90.97 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.66, 90.97 and 47.10 is: 70.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.66 : 90.97 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.66/90.97 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.66x = 90.97 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.66x = 4,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.69/60.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.63

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