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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.85, 92.73 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.85, 92.73 and 34.85 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.85 : 92.73 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.85/92.73 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.85x = 92.73 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.85x = 3,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231.18/61.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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