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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 91.48 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 91.48 and 43.92 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 91.48 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/91.48 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 91.48 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 4,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017.80/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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