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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 90.93 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 90.93 and 45.48 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 90.93 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/90.93 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 90.93 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 4,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135.50/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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