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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.46 and 34.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.46 and 34.64 is: 51.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.46 = 34.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.46 = 34.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.46 × 34.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 3,202.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202.81/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.93

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