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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 91.08 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 91.08 and 28.20 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 91.08 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/91.08 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 91.08 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 2,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568.80/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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