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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 91.94 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 91.94 and 38.46 is: 57.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 91.94 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/91.94 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 91.94 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 3,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536.01/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.74

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