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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.48, 92.10 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.48, 92.10 and 34 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.48 : 92.10 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.48/92.10 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.48x = 92.10 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.48x = 3,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131.40/61.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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