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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.60, 92.28 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.60, 92.28 and 38.74 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.60 : 92.28 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.60/92.28 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.60x = 92.28 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.60x = 3,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574.93/61.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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