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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.45, 84.83 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.45, 84.83 and 38.17 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.45 : 84.83 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.45/84.83 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.45x = 84.83 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.45x = 3,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237.56/61.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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