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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 92.43 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 92.43 and 38.86 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 92.43 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/92.43 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 92.43 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 3,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591.83/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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