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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.48, 84.87 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.48, 84.87 and 38.16 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.48 : 84.87 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.48/84.87 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.48x = 84.87 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.48x = 3,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238.95/61.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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