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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.07, 91.76 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.07, 91.76 and 39.45 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.07 : 91.76 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.07/91.76 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.07x = 91.76 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.07x = 3,619.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619.28/61.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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