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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 91.75 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 91.75 and 35.50 is: 53.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 91.75 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/91.75 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 91.75 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 3,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257.13/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.24

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