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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 92.36 and 34.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 92.36 and 34.51 is: 51.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 92.36 = 34.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/92.36 = 34.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 92.36 × 34.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 3,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.34/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.79

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