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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 91.32 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 91.32 and 45.62 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 91.32 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/91.32 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 91.32 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 4,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166.02/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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