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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 92.20 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 92.20 and 34.42 is: 51.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 92.20 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/92.20 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 92.20 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 3,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.52/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.65

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