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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 92.63 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 92.63 and 38.97 is: 58.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 92.63 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/92.63 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 92.63 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 3,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609.79/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.43

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