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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.46 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.46 and 35.61 is: 53.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.46 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.46 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.46 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 3,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.50/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.38

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