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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 90.98 and 45.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 90.98 and 45.37 is: 67.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 90.98 = 45.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/90.98 = 45.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 90.98 × 45.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 4,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127.31/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.99

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