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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.32, 91.92 and 35.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.32, 91.92 and 35.63 is: 53.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.32 : 91.92 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.32/91.92 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.32x = 91.92 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.32x = 3,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274.65/61.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.40

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