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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 90.87 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 90.87 and 36.27 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 90.87 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/90.87 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 90.87 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 3,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295.85/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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