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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.54, 90.72 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.54, 90.72 and 30.09 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.54 : 90.72 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.54/90.72 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.54x = 90.72 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.54x = 2,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730.22/60.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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