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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.42, 90.45 and 51.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.42, 90.45 and 51.42 is: 76.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.42 : 90.45 = 51.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.42/90.45 = 51.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.42x = 90.45 × 51.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.42x = 4,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650.94/60.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.98

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