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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 92.50 and 38.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 92.50 and 38.83 is: 58.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 92.50 = 38.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/92.50 = 38.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 92.50 × 38.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 3,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591.78/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.22

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