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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 92.84 and 37.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 92.84 and 37.51 is: 56.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 92.84 = 37.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/92.84 = 37.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 92.84 × 37.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 3,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482.01/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.25

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