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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.53, 92.28 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.53, 92.28 and 38.67 is: 58.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.53 : 92.28 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.53/92.28 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.53x = 92.28 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.53x = 3,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568.47/61.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.00

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