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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 83.95 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 83.95 and 39.02 is: 53.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 83.95 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/83.95 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 83.95 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 3,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275.73/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.82

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