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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.42, 90.66 and 42.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.42, 90.66 and 42.48 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.42 : 90.66 = 42.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.42/90.66 = 42.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.42x = 90.66 × 42.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.42x = 3,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851.24/60.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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