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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.67, 91.05 and 40.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.67, 91.05 and 40.42 is: 60.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.67 : 91.05 = 40.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.67/91.05 = 40.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.67x = 91.05 × 40.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.67x = 3,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680.24/60.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.66

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