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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 92.16 and 34.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 92.16 and 34.39 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 92.16 = 34.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/92.16 = 34.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 92.16 × 34.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 3,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169.50/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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