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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.78, 83.82 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.78, 83.82 and 37.44 is: 51.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.78 : 83.82 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.78/83.82 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.78x = 83.82 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.78x = 3,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138.22/60.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.63

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