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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 90.08 and 43.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 90.08 and 43.03 is: 64.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 90.08 = 43.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/90.08 = 43.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 90.08 × 43.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 3,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876.14/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.31

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