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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.31, 90.49 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.31, 90.49 and 45.12 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.31 : 90.49 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.31/90.49 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.31x = 90.49 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.31x = 4,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082.91/60.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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