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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 90.97 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 90.97 and 26.45 is: 39.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 90.97 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/90.97 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 90.97 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 2,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406.55/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.64

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