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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.72 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.72 and 34.77 is: 52.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.72 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.72 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.72 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 3,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223.87/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.17

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