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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.61, 90.92 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.61, 90.92 and 36.57 is: 54.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.61 : 90.92 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.61/90.92 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.61x = 90.92 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.61x = 3,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324.94/60.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.86

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