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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.77, 90.83 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.77, 90.83 and 43.53 is: 65.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.77 : 90.83 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.77/90.83 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.77x = 90.83 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.77x = 3,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953.61/60.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.06

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