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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.46, 92.04 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.46, 92.04 and 38.58 is: 57.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.46 : 92.04 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.46/92.04 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.46x = 92.04 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.46x = 3,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550.41/61.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.77

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