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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 91.83 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 91.83 and 38.46 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 91.83 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/91.83 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 91.83 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531.78/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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