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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.57, 92.19 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.57, 92.19 and 35.86 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.57 : 92.19 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.57/92.19 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.57x = 92.19 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.57x = 3,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.42/61.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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