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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.85, 91 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.85, 91 and 45.66 is: 68.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.85 : 91 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.85/91 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.85x = 91 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.85x = 4,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155.06/60.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.28

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