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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.95, 91.36 and 41.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.95, 91.36 and 41.65 is: 62.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.95 : 91.36 = 41.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.95/91.36 = 41.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.95x = 91.36 × 41.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.95x = 3,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804.97/60.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.43

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