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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.38, 90.50 and 38.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.38, 90.50 and 38.65 is: 57.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.38 : 90.50 = 38.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.38/90.50 = 38.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.38x = 90.50 × 38.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.38x = 3,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497.41/60.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.92

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