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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 90.36 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 90.36 and 45.97 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 90.36 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/90.36 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 90.36 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 4,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153.59/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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