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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 82.88 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 82.88 and 38.24 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 82.88 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/82.88 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 82.88 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169.33/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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