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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.99, 91.27 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.99, 91.27 and 47.22 is: 70.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.99 : 91.27 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.99/91.27 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.99x = 91.27 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.99x = 4,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309.77/60.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.66

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