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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.83, 91.13 and 42.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.83, 91.13 and 42.71 is: 63.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.83 : 91.13 = 42.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.83/91.13 = 42.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.83x = 91.13 × 42.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.83x = 3,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891.81/60.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.98

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