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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 91.61 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 91.61 and 34.05 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 91.61 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/91.61 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 91.61 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 3,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119.32/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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