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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.61, 107.92 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.61, 107.92 and 60.47 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.61 : 107.92 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.61/107.92 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.61x = 107.92 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.61x = 6,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,525.92/71.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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