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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.54, 83.55 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.54, 83.55 and 38.71 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.54 : 83.55 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.54/83.55 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.54x = 83.55 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.54x = 3,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234.22/60.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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