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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 91.71 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 91.71 and 60.69 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 91.71 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/91.71 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 91.71 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 5,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565.88/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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