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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.03, 91.57 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.03, 91.57 and 38.24 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.03 : 91.57 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.03/91.57 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.03x = 91.57 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.03x = 3,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501.64/61.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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