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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 83.70 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 83.70 and 38.88 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 83.70 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/83.70 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 83.70 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 3,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254.26/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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