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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.09, 90.32 and 43.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.09, 90.32 and 43.13 is: 64.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.09 : 90.32 = 43.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.09/90.32 = 43.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.09x = 90.32 × 43.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.09x = 3,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895.51/60.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.83

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