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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 84.60 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 84.60 and 35.46 is: 48.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 84.60 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/84.60 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 84.60 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 2,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999.92/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.91

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