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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 90.43 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 90.43 and 45.11 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 90.43 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/90.43 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 90.43 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 4,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079.41/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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