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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.89 and 30.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.89 and 30.87 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.89 = 30.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.89 = 30.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.89 × 30.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 2,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836.03/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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