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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 91.14 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 91.14 and 36.76 is: 55.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 91.14 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/91.14 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 91.14 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 3,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350.31/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.03

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