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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 91.68 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 91.68 and 60.73 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 91.68 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/91.68 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 91.68 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 5,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567.73/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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