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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.96, 91.38 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.96, 91.38 and 28.92 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.96 : 91.38 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.96/91.38 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.96x = 91.38 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.96x = 2,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.71/60.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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