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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.18, 90.35 and 37.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.18, 90.35 and 37.29 is: 55.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.18 : 90.35 = 37.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.18/90.35 = 37.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.18x = 90.35 × 37.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.18x = 3,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368.97/60.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.98

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