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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.07, 91.68 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.07, 91.68 and 38.29 is: 57.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.07 : 91.68 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.07/91.68 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.07x = 91.68 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.07x = 3,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510.44/61.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.48

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