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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 91.62 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 91.62 and 43.05 is: 64.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 91.62 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/91.62 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 91.62 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 3,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944.24/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.69

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