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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.55, 83.55 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.55, 83.55 and 38.73 is: 53.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.55 : 83.55 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.55/83.55 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.55x = 83.55 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.55x = 3,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235.89/60.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.44

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