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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.10, 84.31 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.10, 84.31 and 35.23 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.10 : 84.31 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.10/84.31 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.10x = 84.31 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.10x = 2,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969.64/61.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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