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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.41 and 34.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.41 and 34.63 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.41 = 34.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.41 = 34.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.41 × 34.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 3,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199.84/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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