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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.36, 90.58 and 37.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.36, 90.58 and 37.56 is: 56.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.36 : 90.58 = 37.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.36/90.58 = 37.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.36x = 90.58 × 37.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.36x = 3,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402.18/60.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.36

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