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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.16, 82.99 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.16, 82.99 and 38.31 is: 52.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.16 : 82.99 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.16/82.99 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.16x = 82.99 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.16x = 3,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179.25/60.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.85

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