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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 84.05 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 84.05 and 47.04 is: 64.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 84.05 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/84.05 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 84.05 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 3,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953.06/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.94

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