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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.96, 91.50 and 47.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.96, 91.50 and 47.46 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.96 : 91.50 = 47.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.96/91.50 = 47.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.96x = 91.50 × 47.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.96x = 4,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342.59/60.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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