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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.68, 91.05 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.68, 91.05 and 37.82 is: 56.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.68 : 91.05 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.68/91.05 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.68x = 91.05 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.68x = 3,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.51/60.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.75

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