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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 92.04 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 92.04 and 60 is: 89.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 92.04 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/92.04 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 92.04 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 5,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522.40/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.49

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