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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 91.91 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 91.91 and 38.44 is: 57.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 91.91 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/91.91 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 91.91 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 3,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532.89/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.70

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