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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.49, 83.41 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.49, 83.41 and 38.67 is: 53.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.49 : 83.41 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.49/83.41 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.49x = 83.41 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.49x = 3,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225.46/60.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.32

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