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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.95, 84.14 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.95, 84.14 and 39.15 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.95 : 84.14 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.95/84.14 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.95x = 84.14 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.95x = 3,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293.89/60.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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