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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 83.23 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 83.23 and 38.50 is: 53.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 83.23 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/83.23 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 83.23 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 3,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204.36/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.10

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