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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 90.87 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 90.87 and 47.10 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 90.87 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/90.87 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 90.87 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 4,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279.98/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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