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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 83.77 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 83.77 and 38.84 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 83.77 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/83.77 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 83.77 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 3,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253.11/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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