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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.67, 83.70 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.67, 83.70 and 38.57 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.67 : 83.70 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.67/83.70 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.67x = 83.70 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.67x = 3,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228.06/60.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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