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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.87, 92.87 and 34.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.87, 92.87 and 34.78 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.87 : 92.87 = 34.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.87/92.87 = 34.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.87x = 92.87 × 34.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.87x = 3,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230.02/61.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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