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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.82 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.82 and 38.44 is: 57.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.82 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.82 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.82 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 3,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529.56/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.54

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