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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.07, 84.23 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.07, 84.23 and 38.91 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.07 : 84.23 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.07/84.23 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.07x = 84.23 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.07x = 3,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277.51/61.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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