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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.09, 91.60 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.09, 91.60 and 38.25 is: 57.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.09 : 91.60 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.09/91.60 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.09x = 91.60 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.09x = 3,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503.60/61.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.35

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