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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.75, 83.84 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.75, 83.84 and 38.95 is: 53.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.75 : 83.84 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.75/83.84 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.75x = 83.84 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.75x = 3,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265.16/60.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.75

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