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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 92.19 and 34.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 92.19 and 34.02 is: 51.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 92.19 = 34.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/92.19 = 34.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 92.19 × 34.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 3,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136.27/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.05

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