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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.96, 91.35 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.96, 91.35 and 36.87 is: 55.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.96 : 91.35 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.96/91.35 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.96x = 91.35 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.96x = 3,368.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368.07/60.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.25

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