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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.96, 91.79 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.96, 91.79 and 43.95 is: 66.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.96 : 91.79 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.96/91.79 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.96x = 91.79 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.96x = 4,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034.46/60.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.19

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