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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.99, 91.47 and 44.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.99, 91.47 and 44.73 is: 67.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.99 : 91.47 = 44.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.99/91.47 = 44.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.99x = 91.47 × 44.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.99x = 4,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091.45/60.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.08

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