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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 90.36 and 43.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 90.36 and 43.13 is: 64.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 90.36 = 43.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/90.36 = 43.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 90.36 × 43.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 3,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896.78/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.70

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