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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.90, 91.35 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.90, 91.35 and 60.48 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.90 : 91.35 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.90/91.35 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.90x = 91.35 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.90x = 5,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524.85/60.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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