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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.96, 84.07 and 37.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.96, 84.07 and 37.64 is: 51.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.96 : 84.07 = 37.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.96/84.07 = 37.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.96x = 84.07 × 37.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.96x = 3,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164.60/60.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.91

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