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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 90.96 and 40.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 90.96 and 40.34 is: 60.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 90.96 = 40.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/90.96 = 40.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 90.96 × 40.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 3,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669.33/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.45

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