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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 85.05 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 85.05 and 38.32 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 85.05 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/85.05 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 85.05 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 3,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259.12/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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