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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.89, 91.51 and 40.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.89, 91.51 and 40.74 is: 61.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.89 : 91.51 = 40.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.89/91.51 = 40.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.89x = 91.51 × 40.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.89x = 3,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728.12/60.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.23

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