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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 91.36 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 91.36 and 45.68 is: 68.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 91.36 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/91.36 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 91.36 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 4,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173.32/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.55

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