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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.73, 90.95 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.73, 90.95 and 36.63 is: 54.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.73 : 90.95 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.73/90.95 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.73x = 90.95 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.73x = 3,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331.50/60.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.86

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