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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.99, 84.16 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.99, 84.16 and 36.42 is: 50.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.99 : 84.16 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.99/84.16 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.99x = 84.16 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.99x = 3,065.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065.11/60.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.26

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