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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.30, 91.86 and 38.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.30, 91.86 and 38.42 is: 57.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.30 : 91.86 = 38.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.30/91.86 = 38.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.30x = 91.86 × 38.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.30x = 3,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529.26/61.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.57

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