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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 92.90 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 92.90 and 34.90 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 92.90 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/92.90 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 92.90 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 3,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242.21/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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