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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.45, 90.63 and 42.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.45, 90.63 and 42.15 is: 63.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.45 : 90.63 = 42.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.45/90.63 = 42.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.45x = 90.63 × 42.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.45x = 3,820.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820.05/60.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.19

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