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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 108.42 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 108.42 and 60.18 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 108.42 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/108.42 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 108.42 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 6,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524.72/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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