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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 92.14 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 92.14 and 60.73 is: 91.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 92.14 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/92.14 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 92.14 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 5,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595.66/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.64

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