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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.34, 90.82 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.34, 90.82 and 45.20 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.34 : 90.82 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.34/90.82 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.34x = 90.82 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.34x = 4,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104.84/60.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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