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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 90.98 and 36.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 90.98 and 36.33 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 90.98 = 36.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/90.98 = 36.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 90.98 × 36.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 3,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.21/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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