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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.39, 84.76 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.39, 84.76 and 38.09 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.39 : 84.76 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.39/84.76 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.39x = 84.76 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.39x = 3,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228.21/61.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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