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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 90.45 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 90.45 and 36.32 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 90.45 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/90.45 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 90.45 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 3,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284.69/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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