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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.43, 90.46 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.43, 90.46 and 45.25 is: 67.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.43 : 90.46 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.43/90.46 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.43x = 90.46 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.43x = 4,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093.32/60.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.74

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