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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.51, 90.65 and 42.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.51, 90.65 and 42.51 is: 63.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.51 : 90.65 = 42.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.51/90.65 = 42.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.51x = 90.65 × 42.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.51x = 3,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853.32/60.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.68

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