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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 92.45 and 34.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 92.45 and 34.58 is: 51.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 92.45 = 34.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/92.45 = 34.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 92.45 × 34.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 3,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196.29/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.80

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