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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 91.85 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 91.85 and 30.38 is: 45.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 91.85 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/91.85 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 91.85 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 2,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.40/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.57

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