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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.89, 84 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.89, 84 and 37.59 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.89 : 84 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.89/84 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.89x = 84 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.89x = 3,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157.14/60.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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