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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.52, 90.72 and 37.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.52, 90.72 and 37.65 is: 56.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.52 : 90.72 = 37.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.52/90.72 = 37.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.52x = 90.72 × 37.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.52x = 3,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.82/60.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.44

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