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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.48, 92.08 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.48, 92.08 and 35.74 is: 53.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.48 : 92.08 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.48/92.08 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.48x = 92.08 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.48x = 3,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290.94/61.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.53

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