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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 90.86 and 42.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 90.86 and 42.57 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 90.86 = 42.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/90.86 = 42.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 90.86 × 42.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 3,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.70/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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