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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 92.04 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 92.04 and 35.61 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 92.04 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/92.04 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 92.04 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277.84/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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