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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 85.44 and 37.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 85.44 and 37.38 is: 51.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 85.44 = 37.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/85.44 = 37.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 85.44 × 37.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 3,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193.75/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.57

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