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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 90.94 and 39.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 90.94 and 39.28 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 90.94 = 39.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/90.94 = 39.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 90.94 × 39.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 3,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572.12/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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