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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.65, 92.42 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.65, 92.42 and 38.87 is: 58.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.65 : 92.42 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.65/92.42 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.65x = 92.42 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.65x = 3,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.37/61.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.27

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