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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 92.08 and 35.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 92.08 and 35.69 is: 53.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 92.08 = 35.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/92.08 = 35.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 92.08 × 35.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 3,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286.34/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.55

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