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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.87, 91.39 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.87, 91.39 and 38.13 is: 57.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.87 : 91.39 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.87/91.39 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.87x = 91.39 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.87x = 3,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484.70/60.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.25

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