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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 91.19 and 31.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 91.19 and 31.87 is: 47.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 91.19 = 31.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/91.19 = 31.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 91.19 × 31.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 2,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.23/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.83

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