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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 82.95 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 82.95 and 36.81 is: 50.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 82.95 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/82.95 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 82.95 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 3,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053.39/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.80

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