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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 85.39 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 85.39 and 37.35 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 85.39 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/85.39 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 85.39 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 3,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.22/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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