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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.15, 91.65 and 34.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.15, 91.65 and 34.14 is: 51.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.15 : 91.65 = 34.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.15/91.65 = 34.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.15x = 91.65 × 34.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.15x = 3,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128.47/61.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.16

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