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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 90.38 and 37.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 90.38 and 37.46 is: 56.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 90.38 = 37.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/90.38 = 37.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 90.38 × 37.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 3,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385.00/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.09

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