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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 91.39 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 91.39 and 32.13 is: 48.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 91.39 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/91.39 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 91.39 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 2,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936.40/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.09

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