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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.55, 90.82 and 37.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.55, 90.82 and 37.77 is: 56.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.55 : 90.82 = 37.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.55/90.82 = 37.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.55x = 90.82 × 37.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.55x = 3,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430.27/60.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.65

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