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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.58 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.58 and 37.96 is: 52.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.58 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.58 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.58 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210.56/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.39

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