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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.49, 84.85 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.49, 84.85 and 38.18 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.49 : 84.85 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.49/84.85 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.49x = 84.85 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.49x = 3,239.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239.57/61.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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