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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 91.98 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 91.98 and 34.32 is: 51.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 91.98 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/91.98 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 91.98 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 3,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156.75/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.43

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