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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.79, 83.81 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.79, 83.81 and 38.92 is: 53.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.79 : 83.81 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.79/83.81 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.79x = 83.81 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.79x = 3,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261.27/60.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.65

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