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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 85.15 and 38.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 85.15 and 38.37 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 85.15 = 38.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/85.15 = 38.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 85.15 × 38.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 3,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267.21/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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