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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 84.49 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 84.49 and 37.92 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 84.49 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/84.49 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 84.49 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 3,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203.67/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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