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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 90.96 and 43.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 90.96 and 43.73 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 90.96 = 43.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/90.96 = 43.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 90.96 × 43.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 3,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977.40/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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