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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 90.61 and 37.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 90.61 and 37.54 is: 56.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 90.61 = 37.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/90.61 = 37.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 90.61 × 37.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 3,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401.50/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.31

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