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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.75, 91.17 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.75, 91.17 and 47.16 is: 70.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.75 : 91.17 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.75/91.17 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.75x = 91.17 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.75x = 4,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299.58/60.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.77

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