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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.01, 82.75 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.01, 82.75 and 38.16 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.01 : 82.75 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.01/82.75 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.01x = 82.75 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.01x = 3,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157.74/60.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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