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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 85.25 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 85.25 and 38.45 is: 53.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 85.25 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/85.25 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 85.25 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 3,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277.86/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.07

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