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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.31, 90.56 and 43.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.31, 90.56 and 43.23 is: 64.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.31 : 90.56 = 43.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.31/90.56 = 43.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.31x = 90.56 × 43.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.31x = 3,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914.48/60.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.90

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