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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.90, 91.33 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.90, 91.33 and 45.71 is: 68.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.90 : 91.33 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.90/91.33 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.90x = 91.33 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.90x = 4,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174.98/60.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.55

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