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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 85.14 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 85.14 and 38.38 is: 52.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 85.14 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/85.14 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 85.14 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 3,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267.25/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.97

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