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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 91.28 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 91.28 and 43.79 is: 65.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 91.28 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/91.28 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 91.28 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 3,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996.80/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.60

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