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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.38, 83.31 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.38, 83.31 and 38.54 is: 53.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.38 : 83.31 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.38/83.31 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.38x = 83.31 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.38x = 3,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210.77/60.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.18

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