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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.62, 92.47 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.62, 92.47 and 34.25 is: 51.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.62 : 92.47 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.62/92.47 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.62x = 92.47 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.62x = 3,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167.10/61.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.40

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