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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.90, 91.26 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.90, 91.26 and 44.86 is: 67.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.90 : 91.26 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.90/91.26 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.90x = 91.26 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.90x = 4,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093.92/60.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.22

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