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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 90.57 and 43.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 90.57 and 43.19 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 90.57 = 43.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/90.57 = 43.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 90.57 × 43.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 3,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.72/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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