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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 91.34 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 91.34 and 28.43 is: 42.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 91.34 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/91.34 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 91.34 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 2,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596.20/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.58

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