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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 84.02 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 84.02 and 38.75 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 84.02 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/84.02 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 84.02 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 3,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255.16/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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