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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 84.48 and 37.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 84.48 and 37.88 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 84.48 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/84.48 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 84.48 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 3,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200.10/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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