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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.45 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.45 and 34.55 is: 51.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.45 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.45 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.45 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 3,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194.15/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.74

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