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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.67 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.67 and 45.27 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.67 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.67 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.67 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 4,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.36/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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