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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.36, 91.94 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.36, 91.94 and 34.25 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.36 : 91.94 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.36/91.94 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.36x = 91.94 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.36x = 3,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.31/61.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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