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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.11, 91.58 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.11, 91.58 and 38.23 is: 57.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.11 : 91.58 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.11/91.58 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.11x = 91.58 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.11x = 3,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501.01/61.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.29

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