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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.89, 83.97 and 39.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.89, 83.97 and 39.05 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.89 : 83.97 = 39.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.89/83.97 = 39.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.89x = 83.97 × 39.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.89x = 3,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278.92/60.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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