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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 91.02 and 47.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 91.02 and 47.82 is: 71.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 91.02 = 47.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/91.02 = 47.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 91.02 × 47.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 4,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352.58/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.68

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