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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 91.90 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 91.90 and 34.21 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 91.90 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/91.90 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 91.90 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 3,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143.27/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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