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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.86 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.86 and 34.26 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.86 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.86 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.86 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 3,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.12/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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