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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.28, 90.32 and 37.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.28, 90.32 and 37.40 is: 56.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.28 : 90.32 = 37.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.28/90.32 = 37.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.28x = 90.32 × 37.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.28x = 3,377.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377.33/60.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.03

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