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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 82.96 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 82.96 and 38.28 is: 52.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 82.96 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/82.96 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 82.96 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 3,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175.71/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.83

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