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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 90.86 and 37.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 90.86 and 37.90 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 90.86 = 37.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/90.86 = 37.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 90.86 × 37.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 3,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.59/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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