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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.10, 90.09 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.10, 90.09 and 45.70 is: 68.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.10 : 90.09 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.10/90.09 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.10x = 90.09 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.10x = 4,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117.35/60.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.51

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