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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 91.89 and 34.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 91.89 and 34.18 is: 51.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 91.89 = 34.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/91.89 = 34.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 91.89 × 34.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 3,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140.57/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.22

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