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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 92.59 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 92.59 and 34.70 is: 51.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 92.59 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/92.59 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 92.59 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 3,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212.32/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.92

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