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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 82.67 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 82.67 and 38.08 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 82.67 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/82.67 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 82.67 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 3,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.07/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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