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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.87, 91.26 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.87, 91.26 and 30.45 is: 45.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.87 : 91.26 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.87/91.26 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.87x = 91.26 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.87x = 2,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778.41/60.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.65

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