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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 90.86 and 37.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 90.86 and 37.78 is: 56.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 90.86 = 37.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/90.86 = 37.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 90.86 × 37.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 3,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432.69/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.61

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