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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 83.07 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 83.07 and 38.40 is: 52.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 83.07 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/83.07 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 83.07 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 3,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.89/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.97

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