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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 90.23 and 45.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 90.23 and 45.89 is: 68.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 90.23 = 45.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/90.23 = 45.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 90.23 × 45.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 4,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140.65/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.70

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