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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 92.48 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 92.48 and 34.65 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 92.48 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/92.48 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 92.48 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 3,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204.52/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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