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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.45, 90.69 and 43.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.45, 90.69 and 43.01 is: 64.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.45 : 90.69 = 43.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.45/90.69 = 43.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.45x = 90.69 × 43.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.45x = 3,900.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900.23/60.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.52

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