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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.91, 91.41 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.91, 91.41 and 45.65 is: 68.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.91 : 91.41 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.91/91.41 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.91x = 91.41 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.91x = 4,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172.87/60.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.51

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