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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.59, 83.59 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.59, 83.59 and 37.28 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.59 : 83.59 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.59/83.59 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.59x = 83.59 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.59x = 3,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115.68/60.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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