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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 109.11 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 109.11 and 60.69 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 109.11 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/109.11 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 109.11 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 6,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621.58/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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