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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.51, 90.75 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.51, 90.75 and 37.68 is: 56.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.51 : 90.75 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.51/90.75 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.51x = 90.75 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.51x = 3,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419.60/60.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.52

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