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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.10, 91.49 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.10, 91.49 and 38.20 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.10 : 91.49 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.10/91.49 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.10x = 91.49 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.10x = 3,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494.50/61.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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