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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.84, 90.87 and 47.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.84, 90.87 and 47.30 is: 70.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.84 : 90.87 = 47.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.84/90.87 = 47.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.84x = 90.87 × 47.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.84x = 4,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297.70/60.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.64

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