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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.19, 82.98 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.19, 82.98 and 38.32 is: 52.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.19 : 82.98 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.19/82.98 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.19x = 82.98 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.19x = 3,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179.59/60.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.83

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