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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 91.33 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 91.33 and 28.39 is: 42.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 91.33 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/91.33 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 91.33 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 2,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593.01/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.55

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