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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.77, 90.99 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.77, 90.99 and 43.62 is: 65.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.77 : 90.99 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.77/90.99 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.77x = 90.99 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.77x = 3,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968.98/60.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.32

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