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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 84.38 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 84.38 and 35.26 is: 48.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 84.38 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/84.38 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 84.38 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 2,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975.24/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.66

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