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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 83.69 and 38.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 83.69 and 38.79 is: 53.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 83.69 = 38.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/83.69 = 38.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 83.69 × 38.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 3,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246.02/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.54

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