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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 91.01 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 91.01 and 45.39 is: 68.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 91.01 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/91.01 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 91.01 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 4,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130.72/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.01

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