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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.90, 91.25 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.90, 91.25 and 45.68 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.90 : 91.25 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.90/91.25 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.90x = 91.25 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.90x = 4,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167.62/60.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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