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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.70, 91.06 and 28.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.70, 91.06 and 28.62 is: 42.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.70 : 91.06 = 28.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.70/91.06 = 28.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.70x = 91.06 × 28.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.70x = 2,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.14/60.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.93

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