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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 84.18 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 84.18 and 38 is: 52.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 84.18 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/84.18 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 84.18 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 3,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198.84/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.44

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