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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 91.47 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 91.47 and 28.46 is: 42.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 91.47 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/91.47 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 91.47 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 2,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.64/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.71

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