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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.45, 90.96 and 45.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.45, 90.96 and 45.33 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.45 : 90.96 = 45.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.45/90.96 = 45.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.45x = 90.96 × 45.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.45x = 4,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123.22/60.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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