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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.45, 92.21 and 35.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.45, 92.21 and 35.80 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.45 : 92.21 = 35.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.45/92.21 = 35.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.45x = 92.21 × 35.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.45x = 3,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300.71/61.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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