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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.04 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.04 and 60.60 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.04 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.04 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.04 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 5,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577.62/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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