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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 91.85 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 91.85 and 38.38 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 91.85 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/91.85 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 91.85 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 3,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525.20/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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