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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 91.74 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 91.74 and 38.32 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 91.74 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/91.74 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 91.74 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 3,515.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515.48/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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