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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.33, 90.40 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.33, 90.40 and 45.82 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.33 : 90.40 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.33/90.40 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.33x = 90.40 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.33x = 4,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142.13/60.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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