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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 82.89 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 82.89 and 38.26 is: 52.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 82.89 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/82.89 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 82.89 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 3,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171.37/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.79

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