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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.48, 90.63 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.48, 90.63 and 37.62 is: 56.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.48 : 90.63 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.48/90.63 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.48x = 90.63 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.48x = 3,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409.50/60.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.37

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