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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.18, 90.42 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.18, 90.42 and 37.41 is: 56.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.18 : 90.42 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.18/90.42 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.18x = 90.42 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.18x = 3,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382.61/60.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.21

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