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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.30, 91.97 and 34.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.30, 91.97 and 34.27 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.30 : 91.97 = 34.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.30/91.97 = 34.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.30x = 91.97 × 34.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.30x = 3,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151.81/61.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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