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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 92.31 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 92.31 and 34.53 is: 51.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 92.31 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/92.31 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 92.31 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 3,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.46/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.78

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