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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.68, 90.54 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.68, 90.54 and 48.60 is: 72.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.68 : 90.54 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.68/90.54 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.68x = 90.54 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.68x = 4,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400.24/60.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.52

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