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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.36, 90.54 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.36, 90.54 and 35.96 is: 53.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.36 : 90.54 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.36/90.54 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.36x = 90.54 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.36x = 3,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255.37/60.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.94

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