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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 84.08 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 84.08 and 34.71 is: 47.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 84.08 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/84.08 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 84.08 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 2,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918.00/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.89

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