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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 92.70 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 92.70 and 34.76 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 92.70 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/92.70 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 92.70 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 3,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221.79/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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