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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.83, 91.21 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.83, 91.21 and 38.01 is: 56.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.83 : 91.21 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.83/91.21 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.83x = 91.21 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.83x = 3,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466.70/60.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.99

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