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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 91.68 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 91.68 and 34.13 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 91.68 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/91.68 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 91.68 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 3,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128.58/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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