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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 91.92 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 91.92 and 34.29 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 91.92 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/91.92 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 91.92 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 3,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151.94/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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