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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 91.91 and 42.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 91.91 and 42.07 is: 63.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 91.91 = 42.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/91.91 = 42.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 91.91 × 42.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 3,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866.44/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.00

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