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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 84.44 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 84.44 and 34.96 is: 48.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 84.44 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/84.44 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 84.44 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 2,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952.08/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.25

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