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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.28, 90.35 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.28, 90.35 and 37.14 is: 55.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.28 : 90.35 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.28/90.35 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.28x = 90.35 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.28x = 3,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355.60/60.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.67

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