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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.05, 89.97 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.05, 89.97 and 37.25 is: 55.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.05 : 89.97 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.05/89.97 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.05x = 89.97 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.05x = 3,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351.38/60.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.81

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