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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 91.28 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 91.28 and 26.63 is: 39.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 91.28 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/91.28 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 91.28 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 2,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431.08/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.95

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