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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.62, 92.54 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.62, 92.54 and 38.84 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.62 : 92.54 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.62/92.54 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.62x = 92.54 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.62x = 3,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594.25/61.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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