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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 83.46 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 83.46 and 38.66 is: 53.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 83.46 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/83.46 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 83.46 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 3,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226.56/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.38

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