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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.97 and 32.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.97 and 32.06 is: 48.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.97 = 32.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.97 = 32.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.97 × 32.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 2,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948.40/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.07

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