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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.65, 90.93 and 36.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.65, 90.93 and 36.29 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.65 : 90.93 = 36.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.65/90.93 = 36.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.65x = 90.93 × 36.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.65x = 3,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299.40/60.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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