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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 90.07 and 37.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 90.07 and 37.31 is: 55.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 90.07 = 37.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/90.07 = 37.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 90.07 × 37.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 3,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359.97/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.93

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