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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 91.40 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 91.40 and 38.16 is: 57.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 91.40 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/91.40 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 91.40 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 3,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487.82/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.29

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