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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.78, 90.96 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.78, 90.96 and 40.47 is: 60.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.78 : 90.96 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.78/90.96 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.78x = 90.96 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.78x = 3,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681.15/60.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.57

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