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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 92.07 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 92.07 and 34.32 is: 51.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 92.07 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/92.07 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 92.07 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 3,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159.84/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.51

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