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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 90.49 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 90.49 and 43.25 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 90.49 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/90.49 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 90.49 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 3,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913.69/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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