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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.45, 90.72 and 42.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.45, 90.72 and 42.42 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.45 : 90.72 = 42.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.45/90.72 = 42.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.45x = 90.72 × 42.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.45x = 3,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848.68/60.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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