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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.06, 89.98 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.06, 89.98 and 37.26 is: 55.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.06 : 89.98 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.06/89.98 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.06x = 89.98 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.06x = 3,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352.65/60.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.82

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