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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 91.42 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 91.42 and 28.88 is: 43.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 91.42 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/91.42 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 91.42 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 2,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640.21/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.32

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