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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 84.74 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 84.74 and 38.14 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 84.74 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/84.74 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 84.74 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 3,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231.98/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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