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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.03, 91.64 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.03, 91.64 and 38.35 is: 57.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.03 : 91.64 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.03/91.64 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.03x = 91.64 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.03x = 3,513.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513.74/61.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.58

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