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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.73, 90.96 and 42.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.73, 90.96 and 42.64 is: 63.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.73 : 90.96 = 42.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.73/90.96 = 42.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.73x = 90.96 × 42.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.73x = 3,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878.53/60.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.87

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