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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 82.78 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 82.78 and 36.69 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 82.78 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/82.78 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 82.78 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037.20/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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