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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.90, 91.15 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.90, 91.15 and 41.59 is: 62.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.90 : 91.15 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.90/91.15 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.90x = 91.15 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.90x = 3,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790.72/60.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.25

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