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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.21, 84.49 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.21, 84.49 and 37.92 is: 52.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.21 : 84.49 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.21/84.49 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.21x = 84.49 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.21x = 3,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203.44/61.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.34

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