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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 91.22 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 91.22 and 47.32 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 91.22 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/91.22 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 91.22 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 4,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316.53/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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