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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.26, 83.18 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.26, 83.18 and 38.13 is: 52.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.26 : 83.18 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.26/83.18 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.26x = 83.18 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.26x = 3,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171.46/60.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.63

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