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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.66, 83.76 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.66, 83.76 and 45.12 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.66 : 83.76 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.66/83.76 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.66x = 83.76 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.66x = 3,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779.25/60.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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