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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 90.52 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 90.52 and 36.32 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 90.52 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/90.52 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 90.52 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 3,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287.14/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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