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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.73, 91.12 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.73, 91.12 and 26.50 is: 39.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.73 : 91.12 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.73/91.12 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.73x = 91.12 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.73x = 2,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414.68/60.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.76

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