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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.80, 90.97 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.80, 90.97 and 45.51 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.80 : 90.97 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.80/90.97 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.80x = 90.97 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.80x = 4,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140.36/60.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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