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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 92.26 and 34.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 92.26 and 34.47 is: 51.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 92.26 = 34.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/92.26 = 34.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 92.26 × 34.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 3,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180.20/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.68

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