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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.68, 91.36 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.68, 91.36 and 44.78 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.68 : 91.36 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.68/91.36 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.68x = 91.36 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.68x = 4,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090.88/60.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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