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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 92.58 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 92.58 and 34.69 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 92.58 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/92.58 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 92.58 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 3,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211.60/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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