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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.68, 91.06 and 28.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.68, 91.06 and 28.64 is: 42.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.68 : 91.06 = 28.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.68/91.06 = 28.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.68x = 91.06 × 28.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.68x = 2,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.96/60.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.98

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