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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.79, 91.23 and 35.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.79, 91.23 and 35.09 is: 52.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.79 : 91.23 = 35.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.79/91.23 = 35.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.79x = 91.23 × 35.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.79x = 3,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201.26/60.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.66

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