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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 91.31 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 91.31 and 47.43 is: 71.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 91.31 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/91.31 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 91.31 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 4,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330.60/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.07

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