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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 91.41 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 91.41 and 28.90 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 91.41 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/91.41 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 91.41 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 2,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.75/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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