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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.85, 91.23 and 28.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.85, 91.23 and 28.75 is: 43.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.85 : 91.23 = 28.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.85/91.23 = 28.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.85x = 91.23 × 28.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.85x = 2,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622.86/60.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.10

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