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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 91.11 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 91.11 and 35.05 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 91.11 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/91.11 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 91.11 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 3,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193.23/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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