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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 84.17 and 37.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 84.17 and 37.67 is: 52.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 84.17 = 37.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/84.17 = 37.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 84.17 × 37.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 3,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170.71/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.01

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