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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 92.28 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 92.28 and 34.54 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 92.28 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/92.28 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 92.28 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 3,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.35/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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