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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.53, 92.11 and 34.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.53, 92.11 and 34.40 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.53 : 92.11 = 34.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.53/92.11 = 34.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.53x = 92.11 × 34.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.53x = 3,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168.12/61.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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