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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 84.08 and 37.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 84.08 and 37.30 is: 51.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 84.08 = 37.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/84.08 = 37.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 84.08 × 37.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 3,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136.18/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.46

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