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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.81, 92.61 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.81, 92.61 and 38.95 is: 58.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.81 : 92.61 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.81/92.61 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.81x = 92.61 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.81x = 3,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606.93/61.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.36

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