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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.95, 91.37 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.95, 91.37 and 47.48 is: 71.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.95 : 91.37 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.95/91.37 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.95x = 91.37 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.95x = 4,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337.99/60.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.18

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