Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.45, 83.38 and 38.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60.45, 83.38 and 38.63 is: 53.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60.45 : 83.38 = 38.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60.45/83.38 = 38.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60.45x = 83.38 × 38.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60.45x = 3,220.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,220.68/60.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53.28
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