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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 84.05 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 84.05 and 39.08 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 84.05 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/84.05 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 84.05 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 3,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284.25/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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