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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.38, 83.28 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.38, 83.28 and 55.48 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.38 : 83.28 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.38/83.28 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.38x = 83.28 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.38x = 4,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620.17/60.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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