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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.73 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.73 and 38.36 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.73 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.73 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.73 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 3,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.09/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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