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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 91.72 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 91.72 and 39.45 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 91.72 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/91.72 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 91.72 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 3,618.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618.35/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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