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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.84, 92.54 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.84, 92.54 and 39.02 is: 58.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.84 : 92.54 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.84/92.54 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.84x = 92.54 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.84x = 3,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611.24/61.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.40

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