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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 90.66 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 90.66 and 60.73 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 90.66 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/90.66 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 90.66 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 5,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505.37/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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