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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 91.50 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 91.50 and 45.79 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 91.50 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/91.50 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 91.50 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 4,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189.78/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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