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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.03, 91.62 and 51.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.03, 91.62 and 51.38 is: 77.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.03 : 91.62 = 51.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.03/91.62 = 51.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.03x = 91.62 × 51.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.03x = 4,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707.32/61.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.13

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