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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.09, 91.44 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.09, 91.44 and 38.18 is: 57.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.09 : 91.44 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.09/91.44 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.09x = 91.44 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.09x = 3,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491.41/61.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.15

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