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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.66, 83.72 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.66, 83.72 and 38.81 is: 53.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.66 : 83.72 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.66/83.72 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.66x = 83.72 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.66x = 3,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249.48/60.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.57

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