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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 91.52 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 91.52 and 35.45 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 91.52 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/91.52 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 91.52 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 3,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244.38/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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