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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 83.65 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 83.65 and 38.85 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 83.65 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/83.65 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 83.65 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 3,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249.80/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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