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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 91.20 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 91.20 and 47.20 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 91.20 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/91.20 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 91.20 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 4,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304.64/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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