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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.45, 92.13 and 34.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.45, 92.13 and 34.37 is: 51.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.45 : 92.13 = 34.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.45/92.13 = 34.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.45x = 92.13 × 34.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.45x = 3,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.51/61.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.53

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