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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.36, 92 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.36, 92 and 34.24 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.36 : 92 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.36/92 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.36x = 92 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.36x = 3,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150.08/61.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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