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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.84, 91.05 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.84, 91.05 and 38.02 is: 56.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.84 : 91.05 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.84/91.05 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.84x = 91.05 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.84x = 3,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461.72/60.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.90

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