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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.87, 83.95 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.87, 83.95 and 39 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.87 : 83.95 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.87/83.95 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.87x = 83.95 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.87x = 3,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274.05/60.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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