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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.63, 90.98 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.63, 90.98 and 42.59 is: 63.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.63 : 90.98 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.63/90.98 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.63x = 90.98 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.63x = 3,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874.17/60.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.90

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