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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 91.10 and 42.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 91.10 and 42.86 is: 64.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 91.10 = 42.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/91.10 = 42.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 91.10 × 42.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 3,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904.55/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.16

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