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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 91.94 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 91.94 and 38.49 is: 57.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 91.94 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/91.94 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 91.94 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 3,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538.58/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.68

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