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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.47, 92.21 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.47, 92.21 and 38.66 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.47 : 92.21 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.47/92.21 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.47x = 92.21 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.47x = 3,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564.18/61.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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